Next week the UCI 2019 Road World Championships are happening in Yorkshire, and Zwift has gone all-in as an official partner of the event. They created a replica of the Harrogate finishing circuit, set up an alehouse on course, and have now rolled out a week-long schedule of Zwift races.
Each race happens on only one day, but there are 12 time slots to join, so everyone should be able to find a time that fits their schedule.
Kit Unlock
Complete any of the race events below to unlock an in-game UCI Fan kit.
About Race Categories
Each race has 4 categories: A, B, C, and D. A/B race the same distance, as do C/D.
B and D are for women only, so men can only sign up for A or C, while women can join any of the four categories.
Confusing? Maybe a bit, but basically it means men get to choose from a long or short version, while women get that same choice, but can choose to race with women only (B and D categories) or a larger mixed group.
Race Routes and Schedule
Zwift set up these races to somewhat mirror what’s happening outdoors in Yorkshire each day. So, for example, when we race ITT #1, we’ll do the same number of Harrogate laps as the Juniors who race Monday. Cool!
The first half of the week consists of individual time trials (ITT), where you race against yourself. The second half is more traditional road races.
ITT #1
- Monday, September 23rd
- Route: 2019 UCI Worlds Harrogate Circuit
- A/B Groups: 2 laps (the same number of Harrogate laps as the Junior Men), total distance 27.6km, total elevation 480m
- C/D Groups: 1 lap (the same number of Harrogate laps as the Junior Women), total distance 13.8km, total elevation 240m
ITT #2
- Tuesday, September 24th
- Route: Royal Pump Room 8
- A/B Groups: 30km (the same distance as the Elite Women & U23 Men will cover), total elevation approximately 500m
- C/D Groups: 15km, total elevation approximately 250m
ITT #3
- Wednesday, September 25th
- Route: Duchy Estate
- A/B Groups: 54km (the same distance as the Elite men will cover–approximately 18 laps), total elevation 666m
- C/D Groups: 25km, total elevation approximately 308m
Road Event #1
- Thursday, September 26th
- Route: 2019 UCI Worlds Harrogate Circuit
- A/B Groups: 3 laps (the same number of Harrogate laps the Junior men will cover), total distance 41.4km, total elevation 720m
- C/D Groups: 2 laps, total distance 27.6km, total elevation 480m
Road Event #2
- Friday, September 27th
- Route: Tour Of Tewit Well
- A/B Groups: 4 laps (Just under half the distance the Junior Women will race), total distance 41.6km, total elevation 800m
- C/D Groups: 2 laps, total distance 20.8km, total elevation 400m
Road Event #3
- Saturday, September 28th
- Route: 2019 UCI Worlds Harrogate Circuit
- A/B Groups: 3 laps (the same amount of Harrogate laps the Elite Women & U23 Men will cover), total distance 41.4km, total elevation 720m
- C/D Groups: 2 laps, total distance 27.6km, total elevation 480m
Road Event #4
- Sunday, September 29th
- Route: 2019 UCI Worlds Harrogate Circuit
- A/B Groups: 7 laps (the same amount of Harrogate laps the Elite men will cover), total distance 96.6km, total elevation 1680m
- C/D Groups: 2 laps, total distance 27.6km, total elevation 480m
